Class Offerings

Ongoing workshops are conducted in OCFA Studios. OCFA offers beginning, intermediate and advanced training for kids and adults in a variety of artistic modalities. Most classes can be joined at any time at a very moderate cost. Weekday, evening and weekend schedules will accommodate your lifestyle.

For questions on a class or to register please contact instructor directly.

Don't see a class you are interested in taking? We can create it for you through our network of instructors for either private instruction or multiple student classes. Contact vrivett@ocfinearts.org

Offered Fall onlyIntroduction to the Principles of Art for Kids This course seeks to instill a balanced, well-rounded arts education that incorporates classical training and standards-based knowledge of the elements of art while encouraging students to explore their unique process and support individual, creative outcomes. Materials included. Ages 7 - 12

Winter & Spring Courses Painting on Canvasfor KidsThis course focuses exclusively on painting on canvas. Proposed as the next step to the Introduction to the Principals of Art course, classes are open studio format with students painting canvases on easels using either acrylics or oil paints. This is an ongoing class. Materials included. Ages 7 - 12

Now accepting art scholarship applications for the Introduction to the Principles of Art Class starting Fall of 2015. Click here for more information

Offer is for $5 per class scholarships. Ages 7-12 only.

Oil Painting with Kim VanDerHoek

This class is for beginning to intermediate adult students. Learn to create beautiful paintings using a step-by-step process that includes color mixing, how to hold your paintbrush and apply paint, creating dynamic compositions and much more. Even if you are an experienced oil painter, Kim's class will take your work to the next level. During class you will work from both photographs and life. Painting demonstrations by Kim are included so that you will see each lesson in action. Class size is limited so that you will receive plenty of personal instruction.This class is currently full with a wait list. To add your name to the wait list email Kim.Mondays from 6pm - 9pm (ongoing)Tuition: $140 for 4 classes *Email Kim for supplies listInstructor: Kim VanDerHoek at 949-510-6921 kimvander77@aol.com www.KimVanDerHoek.com

_Drawing and Painting

A very affordable art class for children and young adults who are interested in learning fundamentals of drawing, oil painting, and acrylic painting. Perfect for parents and children!

Calligraphy

Visual Computer Programming Courses for K-12 now being offered through Savoy Academy at school sites or for groups of 6 students minimum.

For more information on Scratch and Python programming courses, click here

Cartooning ClassStep by step instruction to create fun and original characters. With the help of graphite, colored pencils, markers and paper students will learn how to develop characters and environments and it all starts with a single line. All ages. ( material fee is included)Fee $15 for and hour and a half session (sold as a monthly pass)DATES TBA

Art Birthday PartiesWe are offering art birthday parties for all ages. You bring the cupcakes and we will supply the fun. Whether it's drawing, painting or playing with clay, your birthday is sure to be memorable and unique. Forget the clowns, magicians and the bouncy houses. Let's get creative. DATES: Upon requestFEE: Varies upon age

BADGE EARNING CLASSES FOR GIRL SCOUTSWe are now offering three badge earning art classes for Brownies, Juniors and CadettesDATES: upon request